King George Stakes

The King George Stakes, founded to celebrate the coronation of King George V, was first staged in 1911 over 6 furlongs for 3-year-olds and above. Initially it was classed as a Group 3, but it is now firmly established as a Group 2 over 5 furlongs, having been promoted in 2010, and is traditionally held on the fourth day of the Glorious Goodwood Festival.
Early history:- The inaugural running of the King George Stakes was on Wednesday 26th July 1911 when Mr J Joel’s Spanish Prince defeated Sunder and Mushroom.

King George Stakes 1949 Group 2 5 furlongs (6 furlongs)
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 ABERNANT Gordon Richards Noel Murless 3-9st 0lbs Major R MacD. Buchanan 30/100 fav
2 ROBERT BARKER James Doyle Rayson Mr A Whatacott 25/1
3 SARTORIAL H Holmes McCormick Ireland Mr S McCormick 25/1
4 DAMNOS Charlie Elliott M M Boussac M M Boussac 8/1
5 BACCARAT T Burn W Smyth Duchess of Norfolk 8/1
6 MAKARPURA Rae Johnstone Carey Maharaja of Baroda 100/7
7 BALLYWILLWILL Ken Gethin Harry Wragg Mr G Annesley 25/1
This race took place on Tuesday 26th July 1949 and was a subscription race for 3-y-o and above. It was valued at £1000 (equivalent to £22,000 in 2021). Over round 103%